It’s Finally Here – Papa Johns Brings Garlic Flavored Sauce to Retail Stores This Summer

ATLANTA--( BUSINESS WIRE )-- For the first time, Papa Johns is bringing the flavors of its iconic Special Garlic Dipping Sauce to grocery stores nationwide with the debut of Papa Johns Garlic Flavored Sauce.

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It’s Finally Here – Papa Johns Brings Garlic Flavored Sauce to Retail Stores This Summer

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Papa Johns is introducing its Garlic Flavored Sauce to retail stores nationwide, allowing fans to enjoy the iconic flavor beyond pizza. The sauce will be available in select US grocery and retail stores, including Walmart and Kroger, starting this summer.

For the first time, Papa Johns is bringing the flavors of its iconic Special Garlic Dipping Sauce to grocery stores nationwide with the debut of Papa Johns Garlic Flavored Sauce.

Beloved, endlessly talked about, and the must‑have part of every Papa Johns order, Papa Johns’ Special Garlic Dipping Sauce has achieved cult‑favorite status among fans who have spent years asking for a way to enjoy that unmistakable garlicky, buttery flavor beyond the pizza box. Now, Papa Johns is finally answering the call with a bottled sauce designed to capture the crave‑worthy flavor that has fueled Papa Johns fandom for decades.

“Our Special Garlic Dipping Sauce is one of the most iconic flavors in our brand, and our fans have a deep connection to it,” said Mark Gabrovic, Vice President of Culinary for Papa Johns. “Our goal was to take that bold, buttery garlic flavor fans love and reimagine it for life beyond pizza night. Inspired by the flavors of our Special Garlic Dipping Sauce, this new Garlic Flavored Sauce delivers a rich, crave worthy garlic experience that’s best served warm and is ready to dip, drizzle, or cook with at home.”

The bottled Garlic Flavored Sauce will begin hitting select U.S. grocery and retail stores nationwide this summer, including Walmart, Kroger, Albertson’s, Safeway, and H-E-B. Availability may vary by retailer.

Information is available on the product page, including recipes and product details.

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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on May 13, 2026. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.

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